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# Software Technical Support Technician

- **Company:** Porter Llc
- **Location:** Schaumburg, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $50,000.0 - $60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Law Practice Management Software, Databases, Crystal Reports (Reporting Software), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), SQL Databases
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9840caacbfde6e77

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SQL?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * An interest in Forensic Sciences(True Crime)

 * Aptitude to learn new technologies quickly
 * Self time-management
 * Ambitious desire to learn and solve technical puzzles
 * Looking for a life-long Career
 * Bachelors or related experience(required)
 * SQL experience(preferred)
 * SQL aptitude(required), * Must be willing to do a background check and drug screening

Experience:

 * SQL: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

 * Schaumburg, IL 60193 (Required)

## Description

Our customers are law enforcement agencies and forensic crime labs from around the entire USA. We provide case management software that has many functions, including:

 * Tracking the Chain of Custody of Evidence collected by Law Enforcement from Crime Scene, Police Department, Crime Lab, and to Court
 * Importing data from analytical instruments (GCMS, FTIR, DNA Sequencers) to support test results.
 * Creating certificates of analysis for forensic disciplines such as Firearms, DNA, Drug Chemistry and Toxicology, and more.

After gaining experience, specialized technical support staff members may work with crystal reports, database issues (MSSQL, ORACLE), MS Word templates and technical troubleshooting.

We also have a project group that that involves travel and on-site implementation of our software for new customers.

We have been in business since 1996 and currently employ around 50 people. Take a look at our website to get a little more info about us, www.porterlee.com

Candidates will be required to pass a fingerprint level background check before employment. Employees are frequently required to submit to drug testing when requested to do so by a customer we support.


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